Case Study: How a Sponsor Closed a $12M Business Acquisition in 21 Days Using Short-Term Bridge Capital
Case Study: How a Sponsor Closed a $12M Business Acquisition in 21 Days Using Short-Term Bridge Capital
When the clock is running down and equity partners are slow, sponsors need creative, fast-moving capital. This is exactly what Financely delivered for a U.S. operator acquiring a $12 million manufacturing business in Florida. The seller required closing in 21 days. The senior lender was approved, but the sponsor still needed $600,000 to complete the capital stack. Traditional private equity would not move quickly enough. The sponsor came to us.
The Challenge
The sponsor faced three key problems. First, the seller was inflexible on timing. Second, the senior lender’s commitment did not cover the full purchase price. Third, the sponsor needed to avoid dilutive equity or JV partners this late in the deal.
How Financely Solved It
Within 24 hours of submission, our team reviewed and underwrote the deal. Within 72 hours, we circulated the file to pre-qualified private capital partners. The sponsor secured a $600,000 bridge note structured as a six-month facility with a small equity kicker. This preserved sponsor ownership while unlocking closing.
The deal closed 19 days later, on schedule. The bridge was repaid within 90 days when the sponsor executed a planned refinance. The seller was satisfied, and the operator retained control.
The Financely Advantage
Deals fall apart every week because sponsors cannot close capital gaps fast enough. Financely’s process and private capital relationships eliminate that risk. For acquisition sponsors with real deals, speed and certainty matter more than ever.
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